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now more than 75% of morning drivers use fast track. >>> and solo drivers can now use a toll to use that car pool lane from highway 84 to rule 27. christien kafton reports. >> reporter: commuters got their first chance to try out the new 680 express lane today paying for the privilege of using it. some drivers soon complained that was supposed to be a convenience actually slowed them down. >> i left home at 7:30 this morning. i didn't get to where i needed to go until 9:15. >>> the express toll lane is supposed to reduce congestion between highway 84 from 5:00 in the morning to 8:00 at night solo drivers can now use the toll plaza for a price. caltrans says road work, new signs and the new lane configuration all work to slow traffic. >> there was about five minutes of delay. it was bad because of that merge but the traffic was moving normally. >> reporter: drivers have to have the fast track in position if they're going solo. car poolers need to use a specific mylar bag to shield their transponders. >> take your bag out, pop it in the bag and that will prevent your tag from being read. >
now more than 75% of morning drivers use fast track. >>> and solo drivers can now use a toll to use that car pool lane from highway 84 to rule 27. christien kafton reports. >> reporter: commuters got their first chance to try out the new 680 express lane today paying for the privilege of using it. some drivers soon complained that was supposed to be a convenience actually slowed them down. >> i left home at 7:30 this morning. i didn't get to where i needed to go until 9:15....
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i think that it should be used for medical purposes only. >> i'm for it. i'm for it, i think it should be legal. it's a medicine, it makes people feel good. >> this should have happened a long time ago. seems like a good way to bail out the state of some dire financial straits. >> reporter: a coalition of medical marijuana providers came out against prop 19 saying it could spur cities and counties to ban marijuana for all uses. in oakland, sal castaneda. >>> environmentists today posted a list of so called trash hot spots. the group save the bay pinpointed 225 locations that they say need help. state and regional quality agencies are now mandating that cities permenantly cut trash in these locations. the new rules call for trash reduction of 40% by the year 2014 and garbage must be totally eliminated within 12 years. but some cities say they don't have enough money to fund such programs without sacrificing other much needed services. >>> and there's fog at the coast. right now in oakland, a mild 62, san francisco 63. here's the forecast as it goes tonight.
i think that it should be used for medical purposes only. >> i'm for it. i'm for it, i think it should be legal. it's a medicine, it makes people feel good. >> this should have happened a long time ago. seems like a good way to bail out the state of some dire financial straits. >> reporter: a coalition of medical marijuana providers came out against prop 19 saying it could spur cities and counties to ban marijuana for all uses. in oakland, sal castaneda. >>>...
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. >> it's not just us. when we want things from hospital records, it takes longer to get these things. it's -- it compounds itself. >> reporter: the furlough's expect, 150,000 workers and saves the state about $137 million a month. >> without a budget in place, california is in a precarious position. >> reporter: well, folks we spoke to are not steep in constitutional law, they are hoping the legal argument that the governor overstepped his authority by ordering these furloughs wins over the california supreme court. >> people come and demand service for us and they complain we cannot provide service as much as we should have. >> reporter: furlough days are scheduled for the last three fridays in september. the next one is in two days. the governor says as soon as lawmakers pass the state budget, the furloughs will stop. reporting live in oakland, rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> governor schwarzenegger is holding firm in his refusal to defend the state's same-sex marriage ban in court. there is an effort
. >> it's not just us. when we want things from hospital records, it takes longer to get these things. it's -- it compounds itself. >> reporter: the furlough's expect, 150,000 workers and saves the state about $137 million a month. >> without a budget in place, california is in a precarious position. >> reporter: well, folks we spoke to are not steep in constitutional law, they are hoping the legal argument that the governor overstepped his authority by ordering these...
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in the meantime high pressure gives us one more day of warmer weather but also giving us the fog then we will focus or system -- [ inaudible ] >> -- low to mid 80s but again we do have some very foggy conditions coast and bay. and after that fog burns off it will be all right. we increase the clouds along with drizzle on friday. it looks like clouds and rain move in, in the north bay on saturday. clearing on sunday. >> thank you, steve -- [overlapping speakers] [ inaudible ] >> -- time right now, a show of kindness in the middle of distress or a photo op. the harsh words for the political leader who came to help the people of san bruno. >> also parents scrambling to find a place to kids how those who need the most help say they are at the pliersy of politicians. >> the tea party staged big upsets. i will woman: did you bring the camera phone? man: i did. do you wanna go first? i've been waiting for this all day. ok, this is from... aunt stacey. introducing chase quickdeposit. just photograph the front and back of your check using the chase mobile app on your iphone, and hit send. it w
in the meantime high pressure gives us one more day of warmer weather but also giving us the fog then we will focus or system -- [ inaudible ] >> -- low to mid 80s but again we do have some very foggy conditions coast and bay. and after that fog burns off it will be all right. we increase the clouds along with drizzle on friday. it looks like clouds and rain move in, in the north bay on saturday. clearing on sunday. >> thank you, steve -- [overlapping speakers] [ inaudible ]...
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could you tell us what happened? >> basically, i just got off work -- [ no aid grow ] >> just got -- just got off coming over here at the red light here and all i could feel bass impact, you know, just consistent impact in the back of our van now. and it's quite a shame because i couldn't do anything. i'm just sitting there in the van. i can just see the cars coming consistently behind our van here. and i just felt trapped, you know. >> did the driver say anything? >> the driver? >> of the truck. >> the driver of the truck, he was like got off the truck and put his hands on his head and was like oh, my god! all i can do is just kind of sit tight, wait, because i've been in a situation where i can't move because i have the red light here. the back of my neck is hursting me and i've been, you know, waiting on the doctors dash to come me -- to see me. i just got out just now so they can interview me. i don't feel good at all. i don't feel good about what happened at all. >> reporter: we hope you do feel better and thank
could you tell us what happened? >> basically, i just got off work -- [ no aid grow ] >> just got -- just got off coming over here at the red light here and all i could feel bass impact, you know, just consistent impact in the back of our van now. and it's quite a shame because i couldn't do anything. i'm just sitting there in the van. i can just see the cars coming consistently behind our van here. and i just felt trapped, you know. >> did the driver say anything? >>...
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the wind will continue to be with us. maybe a few showers later today. areas in the mid-90s a few hours ago and now 60s along the the coast. it will be cold tomorrow morning with clear skies and warmer as we head to the weekend. >>> thank you. authorities in colorado say eight people are missing in the area of a 6,000-acre wildfire that is burning near boulder. they are not sure if the missing are in any of the 53 homes that were destroyed. the fire forced 3500 people to evacuate as it threatened about 1,000 homes. firefighters have been hampered by exploding propane tanks and rattlesnakes and poison ivy. >>> friends, family and colleagues are saying good-bye to dave mackelhatten. >> i was so nervous and green and he was experienced when i started working with him. he was some kind. >> a service began about 11:00 this morning at the calvary presbyterian church in san francisco. his career started at kts radio in 1951 and moving to kpix in 1976 as an anchor. he retired 10 years ago and two weeks ago, he died from complications of a stroke. the family is a
the wind will continue to be with us. maybe a few showers later today. areas in the mid-90s a few hours ago and now 60s along the the coast. it will be cold tomorrow morning with clear skies and warmer as we head to the weekend. >>> thank you. authorities in colorado say eight people are missing in the area of a 6,000-acre wildfire that is burning near boulder. they are not sure if the missing are in any of the 53 homes that were destroyed. the fire forced 3500 people to evacuate as it...
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now more than 75% of morning drivers use fast track. >>> and solo drivers can now use a toll to use that car pool lane from highway 84 to rule 27. christien kafton reports. >> reporter: commuters got their first chance to try out the new 680 express lane today paying for the privilege of using it. some drivers soon complained that was supposed to be a convenience actually slowed them down. >> i left home at 7:30 this morning. i didn't get to where i needed to go until 9:15. >>> the express toll lane is supposed to reduce congestion between highway 84 from 5:00 in the morning to 8:00 at night solo drivers can now use the toll plaza for a price. caltrans says road work, new signs and the new lane configuration all work to slow traffic. >> there was about five minutes of delay. it was bad because of that merge but the traffic was moving normally. >> reporter: drivers have to have the fast track in position if they're going solo. car poolers need to use a specific mylar bag to shield their transponders. >> take your bag out, pop it in the bag and that will prevent your tag from being read. >
now more than 75% of morning drivers use fast track. >>> and solo drivers can now use a toll to use that car pool lane from highway 84 to rule 27. christien kafton reports. >> reporter: commuters got their first chance to try out the new 680 express lane today paying for the privilege of using it. some drivers soon complained that was supposed to be a convenience actually slowed them down. >> i left home at 7:30 this morning. i didn't get to where i needed to go until 9:15....
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now, the parents used a cell phone to videotape part of the incident. that's in the custody of the police officer. back to you. >>> the san mateo coroner today confirmed three family members were killed in the san bruno pipeline explosion bringing the official death toll to seven. dna was used to identify gregory bullis and his mother, and 17-year-old william james bullis also died. officials say two women who suffered smoke inhalation have been discharged in good condition. a male in his 50s was transferred to an acute care hospital in kit can condition -- critical condition. >>> we're learning one of the victims is really touch and go and having a really difficult time with miss recovery, this comes after a lot of disaster. maureen naylor is live in san bruno with more. >> reporter: we have seen a lot of the devastation zone. behind me, you can see this heavy equipment was brought in. that was just brought in today to start the cleanup, official cleanup process for the neighborhood tomorrow. 37 homes here were destroyed. work on three of them begins t
now, the parents used a cell phone to videotape part of the incident. that's in the custody of the police officer. back to you. >>> the san mateo coroner today confirmed three family members were killed in the san bruno pipeline explosion bringing the official death toll to seven. dna was used to identify gregory bullis and his mother, and 17-year-old william james bullis also died. officials say two women who suffered smoke inhalation have been discharged in good condition. a male in...
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thank you to lourdes for hosting us here this morning. [applause] i do want to say, this is a great opportunity for the merchants to really be involved in this program. i know that walk that christine and i did together today, some of the merchants already have passed that number on to some of their parents regarding the program. so i think it's going to be a greet partnership. it really takes a community to really deal with this issue. the non-profits, the local businesses, the residents. the merchants are really the eyes and ears of what's happening along the corridor, so they know the families, they know the kids in the neighborhoods. their -- they're comminets and they speak -- clients and they speak to them every day. this is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and tackle this issue. i look forward to working with the mayor and talking to the merchants about the program. so thank you. [applause] >> we have lots of folks -- could actually all of you raise your hand that are involved in the school district, or tark. these
thank you to lourdes for hosting us here this morning. [applause] i do want to say, this is a great opportunity for the merchants to really be involved in this program. i know that walk that christine and i did together today, some of the merchants already have passed that number on to some of their parents regarding the program. so i think it's going to be a greet partnership. it really takes a community to really deal with this issue. the non-profits, the local businesses, the residents. the...
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i think that it should be used for medical purposes only. >> i'm for it. i'm for it, i think it should be legal. it's a medicine, it makes people feel good. >> this should have happened a long time ago. seems like a good way to bail out the state of some dire financial straits. >> reporter: a coalition of medical marijuana providers came out against prop 19 saying it could spur cities and counties to ban marijuana for all uses. in oakland, sal castaneda. >>> environmentists today posted a list of so called trash hot spots. the group save the bay pinpointed 225 locations that they say need help. state and regional quality agencies are now mandating that cities permenantly cut trash in these locations. the new rules call for trash reduction of 40% by the year 2014 and garbage must be totally eliminated within 12 years. but some cities say they don't have enough money to fund such programs without sacrificing other much needed services. >>> and there's fog at the coast. right now in oakland, a mild 62, san francisco 63. here's the forecast as it goes tonight.
i think that it should be used for medical purposes only. >> i'm for it. i'm for it, i think it should be legal. it's a medicine, it makes people feel good. >> this should have happened a long time ago. seems like a good way to bail out the state of some dire financial straits. >> reporter: a coalition of medical marijuana providers came out against prop 19 saying it could spur cities and counties to ban marijuana for all uses. in oakland, sal castaneda. >>>...
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i was going to use the wrong adjective. [laughter] their unwillingness to be supportive of the program -- they are wrong. this is right. the president is right. congress, by and large, is right. all these mares are ready to go to do what -- all these mares are ready to go to do what the secretary started. the first program was done in berkeley years ago. it is simple. the company is not going to provide enough resources. how the finance those upgrades? -- how do you finance those upgrades? you can amortize them over the life of your mortgage in a way that gives billions of dollars for the retrofitting of buildings. ours is the largest in the united states. we passed a more than $150 million appropriation. we were ready to go. we had dozens of people who had already gotten approval. then the word came out that fannie and freddie no longer would allow these because of the weight it relates to first orleans. i will not bore you with it. -- because of the way it relates to first liens. i will not bore you with it. it is a step
i was going to use the wrong adjective. [laughter] their unwillingness to be supportive of the program -- they are wrong. this is right. the president is right. congress, by and large, is right. all these mares are ready to go to do what -- all these mares are ready to go to do what the secretary started. the first program was done in berkeley years ago. it is simple. the company is not going to provide enough resources. how the finance those upgrades? -- how do you finance those upgrades? you...
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i am happy that you took the time to celebrate with us. we have, in this spirit, a formal proclamation. you do not have enough wall space for the proclamations that you have received. but this is my honor to recognize, you have to share this today. garcia understands this because there are only 365 days a year. he must have given out 10 days every day. and i am trying to separate this. in the spirit of brown, let me give out heritage day, guatemalan heritage day, and mexican heritage day. and the crop one -- the crop was -- nicaraguan day. this is the day we celebrate our histories in this remarkable bicentennial. thank you very much. [applause] >> thank you all for coming. we have more to celebreate this historical and colorful day. we thank you for all you do. have a wonderful celebration. >> did you have to hurry? [laughter] >> gentlemen. we are talking about el salvador. >> thank you very much. iwould like to thank gavin newsom and the mayor's office for inviting us here. the consul general would like to continue our very good relation
i am happy that you took the time to celebrate with us. we have, in this spirit, a formal proclamation. you do not have enough wall space for the proclamations that you have received. but this is my honor to recognize, you have to share this today. garcia understands this because there are only 365 days a year. he must have given out 10 days every day. and i am trying to separate this. in the spirit of brown, let me give out heritage day, guatemalan heritage day, and mexican heritage day. and...
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and the path ahead that will allow us to widen our economic and trade relations. scientific and technical knowledge. better understanding for the mutual interest, not only of these two cities, but of our country. the date is the right time to recognize and honor the effort this project. the mayor of the city of san francisco gavin newsom and his team, the mayor of barcelona and his team and all institutions and private citizens who helped make possible this relationship between san francisco and barcelona. thank you very much. [applause] >> thank you, mr. council in general. next to let me introduce someone who is very important. that is not just about establishing the sister city relationship, but making sure it is a meaningful one. that would not be possible without the work of the sister city committee. the president of that committee is here. she has been working diligently for the last few months. we are excited about the leadership that she will continue to provide. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, welcome and thank you for being here. it is an honor to h
and the path ahead that will allow us to widen our economic and trade relations. scientific and technical knowledge. better understanding for the mutual interest, not only of these two cities, but of our country. the date is the right time to recognize and honor the effort this project. the mayor of the city of san francisco gavin newsom and his team, the mayor of barcelona and his team and all institutions and private citizens who helped make possible this relationship between san francisco...
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are there any items before us? >> item four will go before the committee report on august 10, 2010, and that completes our agenda. supervisor chu: thank you very much. we are adjourned. >> good afternoon. i'm the director san francisco's department of the environment. we are here today with our partners to make an announcement about san francisco's accomplishments in the cycling that can only be called the story. san francisco is a city that knows how to recycle. over the years, our city has been a nationwide later in recycling, and mayor newsom has made it a priority to develop new recycling and composting programs, set aggressive goals, and keep us on track. without further delay, it is my pleasure to introduce mayor gavin newsom, who has some spectacular news. mayor newsom: i think this is the completion of your first week on the job. melanie was with the speaker's office doing similar work, so that we could be successful in san francisco and but in a position to make a lot of the announcements we have been maki
are there any items before us? >> item four will go before the committee report on august 10, 2010, and that completes our agenda. supervisor chu: thank you very much. we are adjourned. >> good afternoon. i'm the director san francisco's department of the environment. we are here today with our partners to make an announcement about san francisco's accomplishments in the cycling that can only be called the story. san francisco is a city that knows how to recycle. over the years, our...
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made it a priority to develop new recycling and composting programs, set aggressive goals, and keep us on track. without further delay, it is my pleasure to introduce mayor gavin newsom, who has some spectacular news. mayor newsom: i think this is the completion of your first week on the job. melanie was with the speaker's office doing similar work, so that we could be successful in san francisco and but in a position to make a lot of the announcements we have been making bore over the last number of years. i happen to think this is a big deal. i think that other cities across the country that struggle to deal with the issue of their diversion rates with landfills that are literally filling up, that are becoming floating regattas of landfills that are being pushed up and down rivers and across the coast and around the continent, that this represents an important milestone, the cities can think differently and act differently and do some of them substantially differently -- do something substantially differently as it relates to their waist. what we know, we do not think, is that 1 mill
made it a priority to develop new recycling and composting programs, set aggressive goals, and keep us on track. without further delay, it is my pleasure to introduce mayor gavin newsom, who has some spectacular news. mayor newsom: i think this is the completion of your first week on the job. melanie was with the speaker's office doing similar work, so that we could be successful in san francisco and but in a position to make a lot of the announcements we have been making bore over the last...
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thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people. we have
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and being used by staff out in the field. it allows us to cite for various vaylations listed. the final amounts listed as well. the collection of moneys is to be handled by the controllers office. that's something we'll track and make sure that happens probably quarterly. the appeals procedure is also laid out, and is with essentially the board of appeals. they don't come to you, they go to the board of appeals is if anyone is to appeal this citation. so that's really good news. we learned this citation is very specific to allow the site only venues that permits from us. so half of this is places that don't have entertainment permits that are potentially to be cited for not having an entertainment permit when they ought to have one. definitions of interand thement, emitting sounds, or things that we are called on to assist the police with. this is not a form that we're capable of using for that purpose. so that means we'll have to find a remedy, probably ledge slatively and work with the city attorney and police department, because the police are empowered to enforce these, as
and being used by staff out in the field. it allows us to cite for various vaylations listed. the final amounts listed as well. the collection of moneys is to be handled by the controllers office. that's something we'll track and make sure that happens probably quarterly. the appeals procedure is also laid out, and is with essentially the board of appeals. they don't come to you, they go to the board of appeals is if anyone is to appeal this citation. so that's really good news. we learned this...
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they mocked us a bit. i even was a little concerned about the composting requirement at first, but now i'm doing it. other folks are doing it, and it is really exciting to achieve these extraordinary goals. green collar jobs. the new economy. this is our future. this is real. it is happening now, and it could be happening everywhere else, not just in the great city and county of san francisco. >> good afternoon. i'm the director san francisco's department of the environment. we are here today with our partners to make an announcement about san francisco's accomplishments in the cycling that can only be called the story. san francisco is a city that knows how to recycle. over the years, our city has been a nationwide later in recycling, and mayor newsom has made it a priority to develop new recycling and composting programs, set aggressive goals, and keep us on track. without further delay, it is my pleasure to introduce mayor gavin newsom, who has some spectacular news. mayor newsom: i think this is the co
they mocked us a bit. i even was a little concerned about the composting requirement at first, but now i'm doing it. other folks are doing it, and it is really exciting to achieve these extraordinary goals. green collar jobs. the new economy. this is our future. this is real. it is happening now, and it could be happening everywhere else, not just in the great city and county of san francisco. >> good afternoon. i'm the director san francisco's department of the environment. we are here...
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>> when they want us to speak, it might be inconvenient for us. it has been very emotional for me. dealing with the work in progress, listening to what people had to say about it. >> many people have given you this opportunity to present this to work. has that been useful for you? >> i am so grateful for this experience. like i said, in the bay area, it is very traditional. any opportunity to step in and show that we understand what we have been taught and how we are putting our own voice into this is very pleasing. i get to stand in front of my elders and be me and also be them. improvisation in rhythmic is closely intertwined in the classical music. >> the musician is the dancer as well. we are dancing and music and the rhythm. we improvise with the musicians. >> your whole body is an instrument. >> our body is the instrument. this house that we produce with our mouth, we produce with our feet and also the instrument produces the same sounds. we can communicate by reciting, dancing, by movement. the body is an instrument. >> how has this helped to move >> we are not only have the
>> when they want us to speak, it might be inconvenient for us. it has been very emotional for me. dealing with the work in progress, listening to what people had to say about it. >> many people have given you this opportunity to present this to work. has that been useful for you? >> i am so grateful for this experience. like i said, in the bay area, it is very traditional. any opportunity to step in and show that we understand what we have been taught and how we are putting...
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it was important for us that we made this project for the place, of the place. what i mean by that is participants would also used repurchased materials. >> we will be speaking to one of the artists that you selected. what excited you about his idea? >> have many things. first of all, i am a fan of his architecture. because of that creativity, i knew that he could come up with something unique. i love the fact that he was specifically addressing the landscape around here, and it was also about the human interaction with this place. >> what are your expectations with the people coming to presidio habitat? >> we really hope people will come with their family, dogs, and come back a number of times the works will change over the year. the feedback we are getting is you cannot do all of them on one visit. it is really better to come back and have different experiences. >> thank you. i am with mark jensen of jensen architect. he was one of the architects to be chosen to do the presidio habitat. when you heard about this project, what inspired you about that call? >> o
it was important for us that we made this project for the place, of the place. what i mean by that is participants would also used repurchased materials. >> we will be speaking to one of the artists that you selected. what excited you about his idea? >> have many things. first of all, i am a fan of his architecture. because of that creativity, i knew that he could come up with something unique. i love the fact that he was specifically addressing the landscape around here, and it was...
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thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people. we have collected 78 gallons, if not more. these are other locations that you can go. it is absolutely free. you just need to have the location open. you are set to go. >> we thought we wouldd< take ts weekly video out on the road. we are here at recology at the recycling center. if you ever wondered where your recyclables go, and this new mandate for composting, the new challenges and mandates around recycling, what we are trying to achieve -- it all starts right here. we just marked an important milestone in our city. i would argue important this nationn francisco has now achieved a 77% diversion rate, the highest in america. no big city can lay claim to diverting that much of their waste, and that is why that composting requirement was so important. this is why our efforts to consumption and distribution and the like of plastic water bottles is so important. it is b
thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people. we have collected 78 gallons, if not more. these are other locations that you can go. it is absolutely free. you just need to have the location open. you are set to go. >> we thought we wouldd< take ts weekly video out on the road. we are here at recology at the recycling center. if you ever wondered where your...
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mike. >> thank you, and thank you, mayor newsom, for using our site for this announcement. we are pleased to be the city's partner in helping achieve the goals that the city sets forth. some of them have been rather exciting to try to accomplish, but it has been found, and we are going to ensure that this city isw6r;[ñhr the first to ace zero ways, and we are going to do it before 2020. there are a lot of exciting things going on, and we believe it is doable, and we are committed to making sure it happens. in the process, it has been pleasing for us to be able to put people to work doing a very necessary function. i want to introduce mimi chan, who came to us through the jobs now program and has been able to get to work doing something that we did not have the money to do before the programf5b gave us te work -- the money to do the work. >> i love this company. when i first started, i was really excited because i was working for a green company. when i leave, just about work. i bring my work home. i teach my kids about recycling, composting, and when i go to another city,
mike. >> thank you, and thank you, mayor newsom, for using our site for this announcement. we are pleased to be the city's partner in helping achieve the goals that the city sets forth. some of them have been rather exciting to try to accomplish, but it has been found, and we are going to ensure that this city isw6r;[ñhr the first to ace zero ways, and we are going to do it before 2020. there are a lot of exciting things going on, and we believe it is doable, and we are committed to...
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thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people. we have collected 78 gallons, if not more. these are other locations that you can go. it is absolutely free. you just need to have the location open. you are set to go. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. welcome to a gorgeous day on treasure island. in the redevelopment director of the treasure island authority. would you please rise for the singing of the national anthem? >> ♪ o, say, can you see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we hail at the twilight's last gleaming whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight o'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming and the rockets' red glare the bombs bursting in air dates proof through the night -- gave proof through the night that our flag was still there o, say, does that star spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ♪ [applause] >> it is
thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people. we have collected 78 gallons, if not more. these are other locations that you can go. it is absolutely free. you just need to have the location open. you are set to go. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. welcome to a gorgeous day on treasure island. in the redevelopment director of the treasure island...
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many are taking a position of next bus technology now in use around the city. updated at regular intervals from the comfort of their home or workplace. next bus uses satellite technology and advanced computer modeling to track buses and trains, estimating are bought stocks with a high degree of accuracy. the bus and train our arrival information can be accessed from your computer and even on your cellular phone or personal digital assistant. knowing their arrival time of the bus allows riders the choice of waiting for it or perhaps doing some shopping locally or getting a cup of coffee. it also gives a greater sense that they can count on you to get to their destination on time. the next bus our arrival information is also transmitted to bus shelters around the city equipped with the next bus sign. riders are updated strictly about arrival times. to make this information available, muni has tested push to talk buttons at trial shelters. rider when pushes the button, the text is displayed -- when a rider pushes the button. >> the success of these tests led to th
many are taking a position of next bus technology now in use around the city. updated at regular intervals from the comfort of their home or workplace. next bus uses satellite technology and advanced computer modeling to track buses and trains, estimating are bought stocks with a high degree of accuracy. the bus and train our arrival information can be accessed from your computer and even on your cellular phone or personal digital assistant. knowing their arrival time of the bus allows riders...
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we like the density and the better use of land. this is one that we don't see very often and i know how difficult ideas of increased height and density are on the west side of san francisco. this is a ground-breaking project. when we hear ideas being talked about about zero energy or water, this is outside of the type of projects we review which is something that we do, we review a lot of residential projects which have come before us. this is really innovative. i will freely confess when the study was first proposed, i was nervous and perhaps a little dismayed. i thought that this would slow things down. having seen this and heard the presentation, this is a terrific tool for giving us the understanding of this project in the context of southwest city. we think that this points to the direction of san francisco and i hope he will follow this closely because the success will fall on how closely this is integrated with transit. >> the last speaker. >> i live in one of the very first blocks in parker said to be torn down and i'm extr
we like the density and the better use of land. this is one that we don't see very often and i know how difficult ideas of increased height and density are on the west side of san francisco. this is a ground-breaking project. when we hear ideas being talked about about zero energy or water, this is outside of the type of projects we review which is something that we do, we review a lot of residential projects which have come before us. this is really innovative. i will freely confess when the...
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i was going to use the wrong adjective. [laughter] their unwillingness to be supportive of the program -- they are wrong. this is right. the president is right. congress, by and large, is right. all these mares are ready to go to do what -- all these mares are ready to go to do what the secretary started. the first
i was going to use the wrong adjective. [laughter] their unwillingness to be supportive of the program -- they are wrong. this is right. the president is right. congress, by and large, is right. all these mares are ready to go to do what -- all these mares are ready to go to do what the secretary started. the first
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but how do i use natural resources? how do i have a place that has an economic life? how do i create an environment that is socially fulfiling 40 people to participate through work or living there? at treasure island, one of the challenges we have had is to find the sweet spot between how big this island needs to be so that it can provide enough support, for example, for a grocery store? for a public transportation system? and yet, not so big that it overwhelms the public transportation system. through a lot of work, a lot of public process, a lot of environmental evaluation, the program has been designed to hold up to 800,000 homes, 500 hotel rooms, retail adaptive use, 300 acres of public parks. we start with a public transportation system which will include bus service to both the city and to the east bay, a ferry service to the points shown here on the map in front of what we call building one on treasure island, and from this multi modal transit hub, it takes you a round the island. this is a rendering of the new ferry key, where you will be at the entry point to
but how do i use natural resources? how do i have a place that has an economic life? how do i create an environment that is socially fulfiling 40 people to participate through work or living there? at treasure island, one of the challenges we have had is to find the sweet spot between how big this island needs to be so that it can provide enough support, for example, for a grocery store? for a public transportation system? and yet, not so big that it overwhelms the public transportation system....
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colleagues, any other new business before us today? >> yes, i think we should wish mike a happy birthday. commissioner crowley: our secretary, michael house's birthday? 21? happy birthday, michael. >> thank you. commissioner crowley: we do have a notice of canceled meeting. do you want to read that into the record, or do we need to? >> that is true. the regular meeting of tuesday august 24 has been canceled,u the notice has been posted since july 23, so there is an awareness, so our next regular meeting will be the regular meeting of september 14. commissioner crowley: thank you. >> as was mentioned a couple times earlier, we have a lot of environmental review for the planning commission this fall. we may end up under the special sessions. but we do not know the dates yet. you. adjourn. ok, we have moved and seconded. all those in favor to adjourn? >> aye. commissioner crowley: thank yout to welcome you to the newest of the art materials stores. we are very, very excited to open our new facility here in san francisco. we have been here
colleagues, any other new business before us today? >> yes, i think we should wish mike a happy birthday. commissioner crowley: our secretary, michael house's birthday? 21? happy birthday, michael. >> thank you. commissioner crowley: we do have a notice of canceled meeting. do you want to read that into the record, or do we need to? >> that is true. the regular meeting of tuesday august 24 has been canceled,u the notice has been posted since july 23, so there is an awareness,...
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it is really important for us to look at hiring persons with disabilities as part of the business plan and really put them at the front of the line. and look at the value of hiring persons. that is my report. president riley: next item, please. >> item 21, commissioner reports. president riley: any reports? commissioner dooley: i have a report on a few things. i have been attending weekly meetings with the owners of the small pet shops in san francisco regarding the attempted invasion of the neighborhood corridors by formula retail chains. they have filed an appeal with the board of supervisors on the latest permit by the planning commission, so we will see how that goes. on the eleventh, i attended as i do every month, the group formed to create a waterfront plan for the northern area where the sea wall lots are, and i continue to promote ideas for -- that will help the neighborhood corridors like a shuttle bus that will take people from the cruise ship terminal to north beach, to chinatown, trying to continue to promote local businesses that way. and i have been talking with the owne
it is really important for us to look at hiring persons with disabilities as part of the business plan and really put them at the front of the line. and look at the value of hiring persons. that is my report. president riley: next item, please. >> item 21, commissioner reports. president riley: any reports? commissioner dooley: i have a report on a few things. i have been attending weekly meetings with the owners of the small pet shops in san francisco regarding the attempted invasion of...
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and water is being used to keep the dust in place and out of the air. but the need to finish this job by mid-october is driven by concern of coming rains that could spread the soot and debris. >> i do not want to be in a position to have to deal with the run off that's going to be coming off of these properties. that would be a task that would be near impossible. >> reporter: the county says it has no hard deadline to finish this work, they hope to do it by mid-october but that is just a goal and that could be set back for example if they should find personal items in the debris of one of these homes and they have to bring the homeowner in to retrieve those items. in san bruno, ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the three final victims from the san bruno pipeline explosion were laid to rest today. a funeral service for levon, greg and william bulles were held today. the three were three of the seven people killed in the september 9th last. >>> two more people have been charged with posing of victims of those san bruno explosion. they were arrested
and water is being used to keep the dust in place and out of the air. but the need to finish this job by mid-october is driven by concern of coming rains that could spread the soot and debris. >> i do not want to be in a position to have to deal with the run off that's going to be coming off of these properties. that would be a task that would be near impossible. >> reporter: the county says it has no hard deadline to finish this work, they hope to do it by mid-october but that is...
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they will give us a demonstration of how the machines work, and they will give us cards from the new gates. we will come back and use the clipper cards on the new fare gates. >> i want to thank you all for being here today. i'm the mayor of the city of long beach, california, and i'm also a trustee of the u.s. conference of mayors. mayors from all over this great state have assembled here today to talk about the energy efficiency conservation block grant program. this is a program that started in 2007, and it delivers funds directly to cities to be able to improve their energy efficiency, reduce their carbon footprint, and as important, create new jobs in our community. i will just give you a little background in this really quickly. program was originally thought of in 2005 when the u.s. conference of mayors launched its climate protection agreement. the agreement is a landmark measure across the country. the u.s. conference of mayors initiated it. it began with 141 mayors. it now has 1044 mayors that have signed on to the climate protection agreement, committing to reduce our clima
they will give us a demonstration of how the machines work, and they will give us cards from the new gates. we will come back and use the clipper cards on the new fare gates. >> i want to thank you all for being here today. i'm the mayor of the city of long beach, california, and i'm also a trustee of the u.s. conference of mayors. mayors from all over this great state have assembled here today to talk about the energy efficiency conservation block grant program. this is a program that...